It's a crime against humanity that Animal never made Rolling Stone's top best drummers list.
@andrenaetrammell27112 жыл бұрын
He would have done Neil Pert and Billy Cobham proud!!!
@gustavogutierrez65682 жыл бұрын
He might have got to the top 5
@johnfriday51692 жыл бұрын
But the drummer that was the inspiration for Animal did, Keith Moon.
@TheIdlesurfer2 жыл бұрын
A crime against puppetry, surely.
@bikerbob20052 жыл бұрын
One drum short of being the next Neal Pert.
@StefanSchrock-eo7jp5 ай бұрын
Animal is still the best drummer of the world!
@pitbulbety736815 күн бұрын
😂
@trevorhoward768210 сағат бұрын
Not a patch on Ian Paice - The Mule - on the Made In Japan album. Just saying. Animal didn't sweat enough to rate best, although it's impossible to tell with all that fur.
@jenniferspring87412 жыл бұрын
What I love about the Muppet Show segments is that the guests always seem to be having the very best time ever! This was brilliant😄
@jamestracey20062 жыл бұрын
You are right - when the guests enjoy themselves, that makes it even better for the audience! It’s a cool vid
@ManahManah77 Жыл бұрын
Yep, and that was by design. Henson's agent was in charge of making sure that they did enjoy themselves since they were required to travel to England and all that.
@redrick8900 Жыл бұрын
Well dude goes on 50 shows in a row to sing the Banana boat song and talk about civil rights and he gets here and they are like, would you like to have a drum battle with a puppet? Who wouldn't love that change of pace.
@anarky1765 Жыл бұрын
Only one I can remember who hated being there was John Cleese, but that was just part of the act (Cleese even came up with that with the Muppet writers).
@rogerc23 Жыл бұрын
Yeah because they should be pissed off that they are playing with stuffed puppets on a kids show.
@2puffs7702 жыл бұрын
I'm just smiling, remembering how much joy and fun there was in simplistic "showdowns" like these. Even my poodle watched 'The Muppets"!
@annettemuller43342 жыл бұрын
It seems to be a poodle with great humour! We all need these "simple" showdowns, they remember us that our lives are series of showdowns and updowns...
@lottajohansson67902 жыл бұрын
What a funy poodle
@rachelreid8621 Жыл бұрын
My heart is so sad to hear of his passing just a few hours ago. Thank you for all the beauty in your music and art. Rest In Paradise Harry Belafonte 😢❤ I loved this little segment with Animal
@sabataskull9661 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Mr Belafonte, thanks a lot for all
@2kidsnosleep Жыл бұрын
It made me smile and laugh at how much fun they looked like they were having. RIP Mr. Belafonte
@jeremydow1432 Жыл бұрын
Let yor sore heart soar At passing of musician Heaven welcomes rhythm Catholics dance discordantly, seeing, melody, lyric, bring 'em.
@skipads5141 Жыл бұрын
Animal died???
@ajlanozcorlu3667 Жыл бұрын
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@catherineshaw11222 жыл бұрын
We were the luckiest kids in history, to grow up with television like this.
@nunyabiznes67022 жыл бұрын
Indeed 🍻
@dennis80192 жыл бұрын
so much better than that crap nowadays...and boys where boys and girls where girls..
@catherineshaw11222 жыл бұрын
@@dennis8019 *were. "where" indicates a place. And yes, agreed.
@cv5072 жыл бұрын
böredümlünz D ???
@archemondmaisonvieille40602 жыл бұрын
Damn right you are 🥸🤓
@jqbogus4 жыл бұрын
They sure did get a lot of legends as guests on the Muppet Show.
@Ambaryerno4 жыл бұрын
A lot of celebrities viewed it as a matter of pride to be invited to perform on the Muppet Show. Many still do when it comes to appearing on Sesame Street.
@russs75744 жыл бұрын
Really...back then anybody who was anybody wanted to do the Muppett Show.
@fredrickfletcher28233 жыл бұрын
@@Ambaryerno .
@fredrickfletcher28233 жыл бұрын
@@Ambaryerno . .
@Ngamotu833 жыл бұрын
You can thank Rudolf Nureyev, the world famous ballet dancer, for a lot of those big name guests. Until his appearance on The Muppet Show, the producers most often relied on personal contacts to book celebrities for the show. But after Nureyev, it became that show which celebrities wanted to appear on.
@thesilversurfer7136 Жыл бұрын
Love the Muppet shows! Always added joy, fun, spontaneity into life. Best way to live.
@really88 Жыл бұрын
Probably one of the first times I saw Mr. Harry Belafaonte. After that my parents introduced me to more of his music. However, it took over 20 years until I finally saw him performing life in Germany. Now, another 20 years later I enjoy his music with my daughter. His music has been enjoyed by my family for 4!!! generations. Thank you Mr. Belafonte, I will aways remember you with a smile on my face.
@JacquelineFox-xo6jn9 ай бұрын
The advert uses Harry. Step on the line.. Ok I believe you ❤
@corjonbett13 жыл бұрын
Takes a LOTTA guts to go up against ANIMAL!
@sevadaj4 жыл бұрын
You have to be an animal to beat Animal in a drum off!!! 😁😎
@proneczarniecki28333 жыл бұрын
@ANIMAL!!! ANIMAL KILL DRUMMERS CAREER every time they come on the stage with Animal to drum battle with him, but I think animal was playing with Harry belafonte and not against him and having fun with each other on stage.
@TheRealMonkeyrogue3 жыл бұрын
Takes a lot of guts to go up against either national treasure.
@JiveDadson3 жыл бұрын
The animal behind Animal, Ronnie Verrell, is a legend. He let Buddy Rich win.
@janhammekenbuch1423 жыл бұрын
Rita Moreno did... And won.
@arnoldbussink7103 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace sir. Thanks for the beautiful music and hilarious scenes like this.
@philipforeman84254 жыл бұрын
I love animal, he is so rambunctious.
@julianmach31924 жыл бұрын
Everybody loves him! Sometimes reminds me a little bit my beloved Keith Moon.
@mimiduquette87864 жыл бұрын
Me, too!! Especially when his eyes flash open and shut and he hollers "AHHHHH!"
@mimiduquette87864 жыл бұрын
@ANIMAL!!! Yup, that's the one!!
@samsonwilkinson80903 жыл бұрын
Philip Google an image for the fruit 'rambutan' and have a good laugh at your word choice.
@evangelinerose15643 жыл бұрын
Rambunctious is such a fantastic WORD😁
@darrenhelmond87192 жыл бұрын
That whole show with Harry Belafonte is one of my all-time favourites! It was the television premiere of his Banana Boat Song (Day-O), and he just fit in with the craziness of the Muppets! I just might go watch it again at home! Animal has always been my fave.
@bukster1 Жыл бұрын
I saw a documentary on the Muppets. This episode was the highest rated one ever. They said that Belafonte was one of the few guests that could naturally interact with puppets. It's probably harder than it looks to just switch off the fact that it's got someone operating it but Belafonte could do it.
@sugarfish223 Жыл бұрын
@@bukster1 Little kids are the same way. Mr. Belafonte was probably able to still tap into that quality; we could all take a lesson from that!
@HayleyCometra16 жыл бұрын
LOL. Who knew Animal could play softly like he did at 0:49. I love his laugh, too. "Ha ha ha!"
@drcmac Жыл бұрын
Harry Belafonte vs. Ronald Thomas Verrell aka Ronnie Verrell (1926-2002), a British backing, session & studio drummer, who did all the actual drumming work for Animal
@tinytanks11 ай бұрын
I was just wondering who really did animal's drumming, because it really is top notch. did not disappoint, thanks.
@jessecajigas85476 жыл бұрын
THIS NEVER GETS OLD!!!
@dudewithfood1234517 жыл бұрын
LOL I love how Animal has his screaming fits!
@leonpat200213 жыл бұрын
Ya know, if they brought back the Muppet Show I don't think our present day 'celebrities' would have the talent to be on it!!!!!!!
@voxdraconia40352 жыл бұрын
11 years late but cant help imagining Tenacious D vs. Animal now
@connorduke46192 жыл бұрын
Woke WEF CCP dystopian socialist twitterers would worry the whole day about whether Ms Piggy was trans.
@Dhakadice2 жыл бұрын
"Animal vs random Tik Tok star showdown"
@curtcaudle5900 Жыл бұрын
Not even close 😊
@julieeverett-fx3su Жыл бұрын
Peter Criss (From Kiss) might give him a run for his money!!!
@brightbite15 жыл бұрын
That's one bad-ass beat they've got going on there! XD
@tonyacosta45742 жыл бұрын
U r very gorgeous
@pedrohernandez78462 жыл бұрын
Are You there
@RToni7 жыл бұрын
THATS ENTERTAINMENT. god heaven I had luck to grow up with those kind of entertainment.
@ciscobriano7 жыл бұрын
R Toni I hear you. I'm only 37 but I remember clean good humor versus today's "fast food " cheap garbage
@Fantomas46163 жыл бұрын
@Paty La so viel ich weiss, sollen in den nächsten Wochen alle Staffeln von den Muppet Show of Disney+ aufgeschaltet werden
@bobanbatinica46163 жыл бұрын
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@bobanbatinica46163 жыл бұрын
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@bobanbatinica46163 жыл бұрын
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@sun_chariot6141 Жыл бұрын
Show of hands after hearing of Harry Belafonte's passing. Rest In Peace, sir. Please say hello to Jim ❤
@ruthannkizakavich3325 Жыл бұрын
🤚🤚🤚🤚🤚
@cne0816 жыл бұрын
This skit proves that if you're in a drum battle with Animal the one thing to remember is DON'T MAKE HIM ANGRY!!!!!!!
@ericdunn3602 жыл бұрын
You wouldn't like Animal when He's angry.
@LaFilleDuNord17 жыл бұрын
Le Muppets Show était super, même 25 ans (où je ne sais combien) après, ça me fait toujours rire ! Sans parler du plaisir de revoir Harry Belafonte qui se prête superbement au jeu !
@BobMonty998 жыл бұрын
Harry and the muppets .. Made my week wen I was a kid ., bring back the old skhool
@sagnhill3 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this when it first aired. Some of the best TV came out of this series.
@kinkajou777 Жыл бұрын
A great drumming duet from Belafonte and Animal! I love both drummers!
@MrALUSIL4 жыл бұрын
Two legends, amazing this competent duo. 👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️
@GreenDragon116 жыл бұрын
Another reminder as to why Animal has always been my favorite Muppet!! Harry looks incredible as always!! Thanks for posting this :).
@katrinaenjoylife8868 Жыл бұрын
Rest in power Mr. Belafonte ❤. You did a lot of good work in this world ❤
@MBrusaZappellini7 жыл бұрын
My son used to sit in front of the TV and copy this, beat for beat....when he was just 2! It was incredible to watch....(we have it recorded on VHS somewhere....someday it may be found...) I DID however save the recording of him whistling on command at 10 months.... now 15, and yes, musically gifted , thanks partially to the Muppets!
@audreyseddon97494 жыл бұрын
The first three seasons of The Muppet Show are available on DVD, including this episode.
@francessjean58612 жыл бұрын
Oh what a great testimony ❣️ Power to you and your son ☺️
@sun_chariot61412 жыл бұрын
That awesome!
@Vesnicie4 жыл бұрын
There's a little Animal in everyone.
@anagram8 Жыл бұрын
Back in the day this show was must see tv brings a smile every time I see these clips
@Strap1205 Жыл бұрын
If there ever was a show legendary, then it was the Muppet Show! Now that I am grown up, I really understand how legendary it was!
@KarlottaWashington3 жыл бұрын
Greatest show ever. I am so glad I grew up with this in my life!
@jeremydow1432 Жыл бұрын
It was called family entertainment, and now they just stare at their phones.
@localtowee Жыл бұрын
So sad to hear of the passing of a legendary performer of our time. I remember he and Jim Henson were great friends. He performed at his funeral. Together again now.
@Matandmatt17 жыл бұрын
*laughs!* Great job Animal. It's hilarious though, he makes a Miss Piggy head-flick halfway thorugh...remember Frank Oz performed both Animal and Miss Piggy. I love when he accidently mixes characters little actions that way.
@dawnhanwell2032 Жыл бұрын
You can tell Harry try the whole entire time to keep his laughter in I'm so glad he was able to finally laugh animal is one of my favorite Muppets of all time
@Velezjae Жыл бұрын
Rest easy sir, today in choir we spent most of the day working on your music “Turn the world around” Rest easy. Sir
@philipberthiaume23144 жыл бұрын
I used to watch the muppet show, then Welcome Back Carter then Space 1999 on Saturday nights as a child. What an amazing time...
@CitoyenMundial4 жыл бұрын
Philip Berthiaume OOOOOOOH MAAAAAAN!!! Yes, thank you for that trip down memory lane... it WAS awesome because no one had a VCR!!! *deep satisfying sigh*
@christophermullaley15974 жыл бұрын
Kotter
@lysisfilms3 жыл бұрын
@@christophermullaley1597 Bless you.
@cybercat293 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@julieeverett-fx3su Жыл бұрын
Cotter, not Carter, and me too, there was also a weird guy in a phone box running around at this time, the one and only, to whom all others were compared and found wanting!!
@Grooviliciousness17 жыл бұрын
What I really love is that the part Animal plays after he's "blown away" by Belafonte is actually much harder than the part that Harry had just played!
@refanceterranovafamily7492 жыл бұрын
2021
@dangerouslytalented2 жыл бұрын
and the puppeteer has to synch up with the drummer. They must have really rehearsed that bit hard
@redrick8900 Жыл бұрын
@@dangerouslytalented No. They didn't. Animal is almost never in synch. It's a running joke among drummers.
@mindyenglish53052 жыл бұрын
This makes me happy. It can cure anything. Just look at how happy he is in that moment, making music with a Muppet. 🥰🥰🥰
@codylingenfelter83424 жыл бұрын
loved this scene so much it never gets old to me
@lilnip6717 жыл бұрын
omg,TY I love both of them and saw this about 50 years ago.{LMAO) Thanx again for posting
@loneshewolf744 жыл бұрын
The way they both collapse at the end is hilarious.
@sugarfish223 Жыл бұрын
That's how a lot of Muppet Show sketches end, either with people collapsing or an explosion. Jim Henson loved finishing off with chaos 🤣
@al-mayda4 жыл бұрын
And this was a show for kids... honestly, I feel sorry for this new generation.
@scottkester71784 жыл бұрын
It was a show for families. Just because it featured puppets didn't make it a kid's show!
@jerrydowse50614 жыл бұрын
J Banks .it never was for kids.Adults only,but i will show it to my grand daughter in time,she will inspire a new generation of toung one's.....hopefully..🤪
@barblue34 жыл бұрын
J Banks I agree the new generation listens to trashy with no meaning music and all the children shows are full of violence! The new generation will never know the era we lived! No love letters, no carrying the books from school, no innocence!
@18karatgold63 жыл бұрын
It was actually for ALL ages, but I feel sorry for this new generation too.
@mcmike1003 жыл бұрын
The younger generation has Megan Thee Stallion videos to be inspired by.
@robertscaife23612 жыл бұрын
Bless Jim Henson for your comedy ,wit and connection
@steffiseemann66489 жыл бұрын
i love Animal, hes such a Freak .... cool
@MrTeslarulz7 жыл бұрын
you cant call freak so says the P.C. police
@MrTeslarulz7 жыл бұрын
you cant call freak so says the P.C. police
@ELCADAROSA3 жыл бұрын
Animal, still the best drummer I’ve seen!
@califgirl10118 жыл бұрын
Wow! How cool was that! I have never seen Harry Belafonte play the drum before. Very awsome! Thank you so much for this video. :)
@vallealversonn59733 жыл бұрын
I watched the Muppets all the time when I was comin' up. I miss this kind of shit. I sooo miss it!
@donnatate458 Жыл бұрын
Very entertaining. And I'd forgotten how handsome Harry Belafonte was. Animal was, well, less attractive. But we love both of you.
@soulofhawk1742 Жыл бұрын
Greatest Muppet of all time!! Always was and always will be!!
@avonee197617 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorites! Thanks for the treat! It's funny every time I watch it.
@francessjean5861 Жыл бұрын
Rest in Power M. Belafonte 🙌🏽🙏🏽✨️
@ineshoffmann61412 жыл бұрын
Super❣️Grandios 👍 Wunderbar👏 Danke❣️💚❤️👏👏👏 Herzliche Grüsse aus Wiesbaden am Rhein GERMANY
@34hedgehog3 жыл бұрын
How I would've loved to hear Animal have a drum battle with John Bonham. John hardly ever appeared on live TV shows, but it would've been something to hear! Or Neil Peart, bless 'im!
@wendyokoopa70482 жыл бұрын
Yes to both
@stevenmoore81133 жыл бұрын
I was a teenager when this show was on TV, never miss an episode.
@makrele24873 жыл бұрын
ANIMAL is my favourite drummer of all time.
@thorne624 жыл бұрын
I'm a drummer also and I would have to say that Animal was the world's greatest drummer when he was alive...
@chooseyourpoison51052 жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that, because Animal's drumming was done by Ronnie Verrell, widely acknowledged as the greatest drummer in the UK and listed in Rolling Stone mag as one of the best in the world.
@arno-luyendijk47984 жыл бұрын
At 1:24, I hear some vague hints of a certain classical Iron Butterfly song....
@flusheroftoilets4204 жыл бұрын
In a Gadda da Vida! I hear it too!
@johnbrickner81513 жыл бұрын
Two of the all time greats! Most Excellent!
@whatk212 жыл бұрын
Ah Ha! So this is where Phil Collins and Chester Thompson got their idea for the drum duet during Genesis shows in the 80's/90's!!!!!
@destructivecriticism5842 Жыл бұрын
A celebrity knew they achieved next level status when they could make a guest appearance in the Muppet Show
@paulbrennan3996 Жыл бұрын
First class R.I.P Harry a music 🎼🎶 legend and animal My favourite Muppet 🥁🎶 brilliant 👏 the celebs always loved going on the Muppet show they had a laugh and a good time 🤩😍 fantastic
@rena3883 жыл бұрын
he was so young, so good looking, so full of joy ‼️‼️‼️‼️
@patrickmckernon51912 жыл бұрын
And so was Harry Belafonte.
@MacDaddyRico4 жыл бұрын
I believe Animal was modeled after the Who's Keith Moon...
@jamesbondero56914 жыл бұрын
He definitely got the eye brows matching ,wit a Mr bean lookalike
@ravenhull4 жыл бұрын
Think there is a bit of Mickey Fleetwood in there too. Along with a number of others.
@Humanspectrum3 жыл бұрын
and Ginger Baker and John Bonham from Led Zeppelin. This piece reminds me of Led Zep's Moby Dick
@jimsmith28773 жыл бұрын
The muppts.... back then, it was quite a feather in your cap if invited on the muppets. Good, clean fun and laughs.
@thecocktailian20912 жыл бұрын
The Muppet Show was one the ten best TV shows ever made, full stop.
@aaronjg6826 жыл бұрын
Pure joy...I miss my childhood.
@RavenousMaw17 жыл бұрын
my father was called Animal in the band he played in (centuries ago), 'cause he played really wildly and broke several drumsticks in the process. seriously, he and animal would've gotten really well along! drum enthusiast...
@cactus93623 жыл бұрын
CARACA HÁ MUITO NÃO VIA ANIMAL, E COM O GRANDE ASTRO BELAFONTE. ESPETACULAR, OS MUPPETS MARCARAM MINHA VIDA. BONS TEMPOS.
@marcofonseca28972 жыл бұрын
Sim 🇧🇷 Época boa 🍺🍺🍀🎄
@TyDie853 жыл бұрын
Animal is/was/always will be the GOAT drummer!
@kennethjanczak4900 Жыл бұрын
Best drumbattle ever.... For once animal didn't went nuts... But having a good time.. RIP MR. BELAFONTE
@komalahayes15354 жыл бұрын
Animal is pure "Id." 💞
@ReinSch09092 жыл бұрын
Was für ein tolles Doppel. Ich möchte gerne noch einmal jung sein. Und mein altes Leben zurück. Ohne Plandemie.
@araraphoenix55924 жыл бұрын
Show de bola🖒🖒🖒. Harry Belafont multitalented on drums and Animal ready to fight ever. Jan 2020. Kisses from Brasil. 💋🇧🇷💋🇧🇷💋🇧🇷
@NArkWTikA6 жыл бұрын
when children shows in television where actually increasing your intelligence and also get you involved in good habbits like music,cooking,dancing
@Danishwoman7816 жыл бұрын
Animal is great!! I just love him! And Harry Belafonte is there too; that show that he has got humour :D
@kiahmadison8541 Жыл бұрын
I love Animal.......s.🥁
@violet204816 жыл бұрын
They could put the reruns on prime time today and still make big money. We'd all tune in.
@75ventura4 жыл бұрын
Each moving to the beat of a different drum.
@ione80rock15 жыл бұрын
thanx for sharing this video, it makes my memories way back to my childhood in 70's.
@thibod07 Жыл бұрын
An amazing man full of courage! Facing Animal is very demanding! We lost a great artist! May he Rest In Peace.
@mrrebel51502 жыл бұрын
animal aka Ronnie verrell a very underrated drummer.
@rexross70862 жыл бұрын
I know this was 14 years ago but why can't they bring back shows like this
@sugarfish223 Жыл бұрын
It was made before 1992, so it wasn't formulated for easy digestion and didn't tiptoe around anything that could possibly be construed as a trigger. Modern audiences couldn't deal.
@LeftyLP8016 жыл бұрын
i love his laugh at :33
@steelionx92558 күн бұрын
1:03 Harry looks at animal like, "what you got?". Animal screams and is like,"I'll show you what I got!"
@maggiesmith856 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! They managed to get through it without Animal going berserk and destroying his drum set .
@Ambaryerno4 жыл бұрын
MUCH friendlier than the Buddy Rich duel.
@julieeverett-fx3su Жыл бұрын
Buddy Rich regards himself as the best drummer who ever lived, and NO ONE competes against him. He even had the nerve to go against Gene Cruper, now THAT was a drum battle
@Ambaryerno Жыл бұрын
@@julieeverett-fx3su To be fair there's a LOT of evidence supporting him on that.
@julieeverett-fx3su Жыл бұрын
He IS a great drummer, ONE of the best ever, but maybe not THE best@@Ambaryerno
@StephenGoddard-MiisterSpiice4 жыл бұрын
Animal has done some great duets.
@mahulad7298 Жыл бұрын
Jamming with the GOAT Animal👍 would have to be on every great drummers bucket list👌
@eugenegrewing25876 жыл бұрын
Animal’s hi-hat is actually working. That’s amazing!
@gideonhas6letters1284 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy a drum solo
@jmar137116 жыл бұрын
They really should put these back on the air. This is great entertainment.
@ThatWasGreatLive16 жыл бұрын
i miss this show... it really takes me back. ^-^
@jeremydyck2601 Жыл бұрын
I love that look Harry gives Animal at 1:03. It very simply says "Copy THAT".
@leannkaattari164716 жыл бұрын
Gaaaawd, I love this!! the whole show with Harry Belafonte is the very best, there is none better!
@Artsartisan7 жыл бұрын
Ronald 'Ronnie' Thomas Verrell (21 February 1926 - 22 February 2002) ?
@customcartoons16 жыл бұрын
I could dance all around my living room to this all day!!! eeeeeeeeeeeee!
@jasongoldman38503 жыл бұрын
That's some pretty impressive puppetry right there.